Press Releases

Centegra Health System’s nationally recognized breast health program recognizes the importance of early detection and urges women to stay ahead of breast cancer. Centegra continues to sponsor Mammo Monday events throughout McHenry County during December.
Women are encouraged to attend a Mammo Monday event on their own or bring their mothers, read more

Community members now have easier access to more cardiology experts
Centegra Health System announces a new partnership with Loyola University Health System to provide patients streamlined access to advanced heart failure care. The partnership will bring Loyola cardiologist Dr. Max Liebo, a specialist in the treatment of advanced heart failure, to read more

Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States, yet is generally asymptomatic until a catastrophic event occurs, such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture. Although preventive screening is available, millions of Americans at risk for stroke or death from vascular disorders remain unaware of their read more

Michael S. Eesley, CEO of Centegra Health System, has been elected to serve as chairman of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council’s (MCHC) board of directors. MCHC is a membership and service association comprised of more than 170 hospitals and health care organizations that work together to improve the quality of read more

The Centegra Diabetes Center was once again awarded the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate on Oct. 17. The program was originally recognized in January of 2001. The ADA recognition reflects that Centegra offers high-quality education for people with diabetes.
“The Education Recognition Certificate assures patients that they will receive read more

Eighth-grade students to participate in interactive learning activities
WOODSTOCK – Woodstock North High School will host the 10th Annual Centegra Health System Health Care Career Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. The fair offers eighth-grade students information, interactive booths and activities to highlight the many career options read more

Vaccination $35 at hospitals, physician offices, immediate care locations
A yearly flu shot is the first and most important step toward preventing the spread of influenza. Centegra Health System now offers $35 walk-in flu shots at Centegra Hospital-McHenry, Centegra Hospital-Woodstock and Centegra Immediate Care Centers in Crystal Lake, Huntley and McHenry.
In read more

Technicians, equipment part of mobile health unit service
CRYSTAL LAKE — Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States, yet is generally asymptomatic until a catastrophic event occurs, such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture. Although preventive screening is available, millions of Americans at risk for read more

Mammo Mondays continue in October
McHENRY — Centegra Health System’s nationally recognized breast health program recognizes the importance of early detection and urges women to stay ahead of breast cancer. Centegra continues to sponsor Mammo Monday events throughout McHenry County during October.
Women are encouraged to attend a Mammo Monday event read more

Program trains volunteers to visit people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools
McHENRY – Centegra Health System encourages community members to consider supporting patients and health care providers through the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. The next training session will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at Centegra Hospital-McHenry in read more